Schiff, Jacob H. (Jacob Henry), 1847-1920

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-28

Creator(s)

Schiff, Jacob H. (Jacob Henry), 1847-1920

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-24

Creator(s)

Schiff, Jacob H. (Jacob Henry), 1847-1920

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Jacob H. Schiff supports the appointment of James H. Hyde for a diplomatic position in France. Schiff congratulates President Roosevelt on his Annual Message.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-08

This receipt from Jacob H. Schiff documents President Theodore Roosevelt’s $500 donation to the victims of the General Slocum accident.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-21

Jacob H. Schiff thanks President Roosevelt for his donation to help the survivors of the General Slocum disaster.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-21

Jacob H. Schiff thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter and asks to meet with him to discuss the matter in person once Roosevelt is in Oyster Bay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-27

Jacob H. Schiff thanks William Loeb for sending him a dispatch concerning the Russian passport issue and promises to keep it confidential with the exception of Oscar S. Straus.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-26

Jacob H. Schiff keeps President Roosevelt informed about peace talks with Sergei Vitte and sends him a draft of a communication for Vitte with hopes for suggestions and support.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-18

American leaders are determined to see full freedom granted to Russian Jews. Jacob H. Schiff encourages Sergei Witte to make this happen for the betterment of Russia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-18

Jacob H. Schiff sends copies of letters to show that he has never done anything wrong in regard to his company and his connection to the Equitable Society.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-26

Jacob H. Schiff corrects Francis J. Hendricks’ testimony about the price of stocks and bonds sold by Kuhn, Loeb & Company involving the Equitable Life Assurance Society, the Union Pacific Preferred Stock, and Japanese bonds.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-25

Jacob H. Schiff asks Theodore Roosevelt to address the passport question in his letter of acceptance since this issue is vital to many voters in the east side of New York. Schiff discusses restrictions on Israelites and Jewish citizens in Russia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-31

Jacob H. Schiff notes that Theodore Roosevelt has been kind enough to send him a copy what he plans to say about the passport question in his letter of acceptance. Since Roosevelt has given him permission to voice his opinion, Schiff has a few suggestions which he would like to submit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-07

Jacob H. Schiff suggests that Charles A. Schieren could be a possible alternative for the New York gubernatorial nomination if Elihu Root refuses the nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-24

Jacob H. Schiff writes to President Roosevelt about the political situation in New York. Schiff believes that New York will be a battleground state for Roosevelt in the upcoming presidential election and is also concerned about the governor’s race. He thinks Elihu Root should be convinced to run for governor and thinks Root is the only viable Republican candidate at this time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-13

Jacob H. Schiff offers his help in securing President Roosevelt’s 1904 presidential nomination. Schiff declines Roosevelt’s invitation due to a recent death in the family.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-31

Jacob H. Schiff expresses appreciation for the prompt attention that President Roosevelt has given concerning rumors of recent massacres against Jews in Kishinev, Russia.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-04

The prominent Jewish banker and philanthropist Jacob H. Schiff asks President Roosevelt to contact the Russian government concerning rumors of recent massacres against Jews in Kishinev, Russia.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-31

Jacob Henry Schiff thanks President Roosevelt for the letter and offers to meet with Roosevelt whenever it is convenient.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-16

Jacob H. Schiff writes to President Roosevelt regarding the treatment of Jews in Russia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-06